Win-Loss Predictions for Every New NFL Head Coach

When an NFL team hires a new head coach, it typically didn't perform very well in the previous season. Whether or not one offseason and a new head coach are enough to turn things around remains to be seen.

Of the seven new head coaches entering 2012, three have previously been head coaches at the NFL level. The other four are entering something they have never experienced.

Jeff Fisher, St. Louis Rams

After 17 seasons with the Titans/Oilers, Jeff Fisher parted ways with the organization last year. Fisher has a terrific track record as a head coach, and he will help turn around the Rams.

However, that will take time. St. Louis is young and undeveloped with few solid position units. Sam Bradford will play better in 2012, but he still won't be good enough to lead the team to the playoffs.

At this point, Fisher's presence isn't enough to transform a 2-14 team into a playoff team.

Joe Philbin, Miami Dolphins

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The Dolphins are rebuilding. Miami traded Brandon Marshall and is scrapping its 3-4 defense for a 4-3 scheme.

No. 8 overall pick Ryan Tannehill seems likely to start for much of the 2012 season, and there will be growing pains with the rookie. The Dolphins don't exactly have elite offensive talent at the other positions either.

Joe Philbin was certainly successful in Green Bay, but he will need time to prove himself in Miami. Right now, the Dolphins are a work in progress.

Dennis Allen, Oakland Raiders

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Dennis Allen gained notoriety in 2011 for his work with Denver's defense—especially Von Miller. Allen has no head coaching experience in the NFL and became a coordinator for the first time just last year.

The biggest problem with Oakland isn't Allen's inexperience, however; it's Oakland's lack of talent. The Raiders have a below-average quarterback in Carson Palmer and lack great wide receivers. Oakland also doesn't have a running back behind Darren McFadden.

The Raiders defense isn't any better, and it's now transitioning to a 3-4 defense. The team doesn't have much in the way of pass-rushers, and Tommy Kelly may be playing out of position at nose tackle.